Close passes by large vehicles (video)
05-23-18, 11:02 PM
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Close passes by large vehicles (video)
These are really scary, especiall the second one, @0:41-0:52, that was more than 10 seconds next to the long truck. I get close passes by express buses a lot, and sometimes garbage truck at night.
05-24-18, 12:30 AM
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Happens with cars as well.
Trucks and bus drivers just have this mentality that people need to get out of their way whether they are on a bike or in a car.
I'm not sure what's behind this mentality if its because they are on the road 8 hours a day (its there job after all) or because they are the biggest vehcles but it exist. I get trucks doing what they did to you on multi-lane highways to me all the time when I'm driving my little car.
I'm not sure what's behind this mentality if its because they are on the road 8 hours a day (its there job after all) or because they are the biggest vehcles but it exist. I get trucks doing what they did to you on multi-lane highways to me all the time when I'm driving my little car.
These are really scary, especiall the second one, @0:41-0:52, that was more than 10 seconds next to the long truck. I get close passes by express buses a lot, and sometimes garbage truck at night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdyKSYzpNaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdyKSYzpNaY
05-24-18, 02:41 AM
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This video is a perfect example of why its never a good idea to hug the curb.
I always leave at least 1 meter of space between the edge of the roadway.
I will pull into a driveway or an intersection if there is an aggressive driver that doesn't have any patience, or bail off the road completely when all else fails. (haven't had to do that in years though)
I always leave at least 1 meter of space between the edge of the roadway.
I will pull into a driveway or an intersection if there is an aggressive driver that doesn't have any patience, or bail off the road completely when all else fails. (haven't had to do that in years though)
05-24-18, 11:03 AM
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Most of these cyclists should have been riding much further away from the curb, even 'taking the lane'.
05-24-18, 11:11 AM
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I see the problem!
the vehicles are driving on the wrong side of the rode
the vehicles are driving on the wrong side of the rode
05-24-18, 11:18 AM
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This happened to a member of our bike club while riding in Florida this past winter. There was no evidence of motorist negligence. The pavement ran out unexpectedly and wheels dropped onto sand. Story under Wall of Rememberance thread.
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The stupid anlage of a bike lane gives all parties the wrong idea. Curbs are deadly too.
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I would not ride there
05-25-18, 08:12 AM
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There are a *SMALL* number of commercial operators who put EVERYONE around them at risk.
People in cars around them.
People on foot around them.
People on bikes around them.
EVERYONE around them.
Note that at 01:08 in the above video the person on the bike "rides large and takes charge" right into a near pull out.
Yeah, so let's see, ride in the "gutter" versus "ride large and take charge."
Warning - shadow NSFW in the first video.
If you think you control commercial operators with lane position, then you believe in magic.
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People in cars around them.
People on foot around them.
People on bikes around them.
EVERYONE around them.
Note that at 01:08 in the above video the person on the bike "rides large and takes charge" right into a near pull out.
Yeah, so let's see, ride in the "gutter" versus "ride large and take charge."
Warning - shadow NSFW in the first video.
If you think you control commercial operators with lane position, then you believe in magic.
-mr. bill
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05-25-18, 08:43 AM
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Same as following distance, the more you have the more options you have.
There will always be risk involved when riding on public roads.
All anyone can do is try to predict what could happen, and try to have an escape route if possible.
05-25-18, 09:42 AM
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reminds me of a morning commute cpl yrs ago 7/26/16 (before my sportcam developed a buzz). was on a narrow road but most passing was fine. then I heard a big machine approaching from behind. it didn't sound encouraging, especially considering the road I was on. I think I was using a helmet mounted mirror at the time but regardless, I decided to just pullover & stop to let the beast (& trailing vehicles) pass me
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reminds me of a morning commute cpl yrs ago 7/26/16 (before my sportcam developed a buzz). was on a narrow road but most passing was fine. then I heard a big machine approaching from behind. it didn't sound encouraging, especially considering the road I was on. I think I was using a helmet mounted mirror at the time but regardless, I decided to just pullover & stop to let the beast (& trailing vehicles) pass me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYK-nOxqHsg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYK-nOxqHsg
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05-25-18, 11:23 AM
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reminds me of a morning commute cpl yrs ago 7/26/16 (before my sportcam developed a buzz). was on a narrow road but most passing was fine. then I heard a big machine approaching from behind. it didn't sound encouraging, especially considering the road I was on. I think I was using a helmet mounted mirror at the time but regardless, I decided to just pullover & stop to let the beast (& trailing vehicles) pass me
The thing that is definitely in our control is never passing large vehicles on the turning side, even if the cyclist has the right of way or whatever, it is a terrible idea. I cringe every time I see a cyclist do it. It is crazy. Whenever I see a car is turning right in front of me I slow down to let it go before me.
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05-25-18, 02:30 PM
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I will oftentimes pull over to let large trucks pass. I figure they have less room to maneuver and if I only leave them the option to pass, sooner or later they're going to. Probably makes them as nervous as me.
I should qualify that I live and ride in mostly rural areas and encounters with large commercial vehicles is not an every ride occurrence.
I should qualify that I live and ride in mostly rural areas and encounters with large commercial vehicles is not an every ride occurrence.
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I will oftentimes pull over to let large trucks pass. I figure they have less room to maneuver and if I only leave them the option to pass, sooner or later they're going to. Probably makes them as nervous as me.
I should qualify that I live and ride in mostly rural areas and encounters with large commercial vehicles is not an every ride occurrence.
I should qualify that I live and ride in mostly rural areas and encounters with large commercial vehicles is not an every ride occurrence.
(Speaking of fingers. That produce box truck is part of a small fleet. I vowed I would keep my finger on my handlebars and drop a dime on the operator if there is ever a next time. So far, there hasn’t been a next time.)
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05-25-18, 09:19 PM
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Its more about self control, than controlling others.
Same as following distance, the more you have the more options you have.
There will always be risk involved when riding on public roads.
All anyone can do is try to predict what could happen, and try to have an escape route if possible.
Same as following distance, the more you have the more options you have.
There will always be risk involved when riding on public roads.
All anyone can do is try to predict what could happen, and try to have an escape route if possible.
Encounters with HUGE commercial vehicles is dozens of times per ride. I can count the commercial operators who are a problem with about a finger per year. That is part of why I get so irate at the apologists who blame the victim.
(Speaking of fingers. That produce box truck is part of a small fleet. I vowed I would keep my finger on my handlebars and drop a dime on the operator if there is ever a next time. So far, there hasn’t been a next time.)
-mr. bill
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06-04-18, 03:44 AM
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I don't budge for large vehicles. I 'take the lane' and stay that way..
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